Community Briefs: June 20

Published: Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 7:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 7:30 a.m.

A Firecracker Run/ Walk 5K, 10K and fun run will be held at 8 a.m. July 4 at Brevard College as part of an all-day festival and fireworks show in the city of Brevard.

The downtown festival will include music, food, crafts, games for children, a car show and hot dogeating contest. The entire town will be blocked off for the festival.

At nightfall, there will be a concert, fireworks and more.

Visit www.brevardnc. org/july-4th-celebration/ for information.

Vision Henderson seeks applications

Vision Henderson County is now accepting applications for the 2013-14 class. Vision, a leadership development program sponsored by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce and Blue Ridge Community College, is open to all residents of the county from the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

Following a two-day class retreat in August, participants will meet the second Thursday of each month, from September through May.

Each day-long class is spent meeting with local officials and community leaders as well as touring businesses and organizations that make Henderson County viable.

This series educates participants about county history, local government, economic development, business and industry, law enforcement and public safety, cultural resources and arts, the environment and natural resources, and education.

For more information or to apply, visit www. visionhendersoncounty. org, contact the Chamber at 828-692-1413 or BRCC Small Business Center at 828- 694-1779.

June Jamboree set for Saturday

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy will hold a June Jamboree at the Highlands of Roan on Saturday, offering free guided hikes in Roan Mountain State Park.

Each hike will have its own departure location and time.

Hikers will receive directions to the departure location and carpool information upon registration. Following the hike, enjoy a cold beverage while sharing stories at the state park.

<p>Brevard lights up for Fourth of July</p><p>A Firecracker Run/ Walk 5K, 10K and fun run will be held at 8 a.m. July 4 at Brevard College as part of an all-day festival and fireworks show in the city of Brevard.</p><p>The downtown festival will include music, food, crafts, games for children, a car show and hot dogeating contest. The entire town will be blocked off for the festival.</p><p>At nightfall, there will be a concert, fireworks and more.</p><p>Visit www.brevardnc. org/july-4th-celebration/ for information.</p><p>Vision Henderson seeks applications</p><p>Vision Henderson County is now accepting applications for the 2013-14 class. Vision, a leadership development program sponsored by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce and Blue Ridge Community College, is open to all residents of the county from the public, private and nonprofit sectors.</p><p>Following a two-day class retreat in August, participants will meet the second Thursday of each month, from September through May.</p><p>Each day-long class is spent meeting with local officials and community leaders as well as touring businesses and organizations that make Henderson County viable.</p><p>This series educates participants about county history, local government, economic development, business and industry, law enforcement and public safety, cultural resources and arts, the environment and natural resources, and education.</p><p>For more information or to apply, visit www. visionhendersoncounty. org, contact the Chamber at 828-692-1413 or BRCC Small Business Center at 828- 694-1779.</p><p>June Jamboree set for Saturday</p><p>Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy will hold a June Jamboree at the Highlands of Roan on Saturday, offering free guided hikes in Roan Mountain State Park.</p><p>Each hike will have its own departure location and time.</p><p>Hikers will receive directions to the departure location and carpool information upon registration. Following the hike, enjoy a cold beverage while sharing stories at the state park.</p><p>Be sure to bring sturdy hiking shoes, camera, walking stick, water, lunch, sunscreen, binoculars and appropriate clothing for the elements.</p><p>Hikes are free for all participants, but registration is required by Monday.</p><p>Call 828-253-0095 for more information.</p>